How to Keep the Vet Away
Unlike
humans who can voice their complaints, “Gosh, I have a headache!” or “This pain
in my back is really uncomfortable,” dogs sit idly and wait for their owners to
take notice. In order to keep your pooch happy and healthy, it is important to
keep your eyes open to any symptoms such as coughing or allergies. Even better
is to help prevent these mishaps by choosing the right all-natural diet for
your four-legged pal.
According
to The Coughing Pet, a very common ailment amongst dogs
is coughing. A great relief is HomeoPet Cough, an all-natural temporary solution
made to help ease your dog (or cats) coughing. The type of breed and age of
your dog are what determine the genetic factors
that could affect what type of cough they have contracted. Their environment
also plays a big role. Dogs that spend a lot of time outside or with other dogs
are especially at risk for inhaling hazardous materials that may cause
infection, according to The College of Veterinary Medicine at
the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. There exist different kinds of coughs from dry
to moist. Dry coughs can be attributed to many things such as damage to the
trachea which can result from pulling excessively on the collar or trouble
swallowing. Coughs that sound wet can usually be attributed to fluid in the
lungs or windpipe. HomeoPet Nose Reliefs can also work as a great relief for
coughs that cause wet eyes and nasal drip.
Another
common illness dogs experience is allergies. Many dogs suffer from allergies because of a
bad reaction to vaccination (research shows that small dogs [22 lbs or less]
are twice as likely to suffer from post-vaccination allergies). Another kind of
allergy is caused by food and an unhealthy diet. According to Purdue
University, some signs
that your dog is experiencing an allergic reaction include: swelling around the
eyes, facial swelling or edema, small swellings on the surface of the skin
(wheals), generalized itching and/or vomiting. If the symptoms are middle, a
quick solution is HomeoPet Skin and Itch Relief. For future prevention, feed your dog
the tasty and all-natural Orijen Dog Food, made with no corn, salt, sugar,
preservatives or artificial colors and flavor, they are a fantastic way to
reward and keep your canine healthy. Or as our
saying goes, “An all-natural food a day, may keep the vet away!”
It
is important to also keep in mind that allergies aren’t the only cause of
improper dieting. In fact, an estimated 1 in 500 dogs suffers from Diabetes,
the majority of which are Type 1. In many cases the culprit for the disease is
pancreatitis, or damage to the pancreas. You can help protect your dog from
pancreatitis by avoiding foods high in fat and carbohydrates such as Nature’s Variety Limited Ingredient
Lamb, a grain-free
formula for dogs of all breeds and life stages. For more information on the
causes of canine diabetes make sure to check out Canine and Feline Diabetes Mellitus: Nature or Nurture?